# Titans Win After Halftime Struggle

> Titans overcome 13-point halftime deficit to beat Colts 26-20, but Cam Ward admits need for improvement.
- Title: Titans Win After Halftime Struggle · Tennessee Titans On SI
- Summary: Titans overcome 13-point halftime deficit to beat Colts 26-20, but Cam Ward admits need for improvement. Titans beat Colts 26-20 after halftime struggle…
- Keywords: tennessee titans, cam ward, indianapolis colts, nfl, carnell tate, first touchdown, halftime deficit, offensive improvement, sports, Titans, Win, Halftime
- Source: Tennessee Titans On SI — https://si.com/nfl/titans/onsi/the-titans-may-have-won-but-cam-ward-still-has-to-improve-and-he-knows-it-01m58hyv6t9j
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:00:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tennessee titans, cam ward, indianapolis colts, nfl, carnell tate, first touchdown, halftime deficit, offensive improvement, sports
## Titans win after halftime struggle
Tennessee Titans beat Indianapolis Colts 26-20 after overcoming 13-point halftime deficit.
## First win over Colts since 2022
Titans secured first win over Colts since 2022 after struggling in first half.
## Offensive struggles in first half
Titans produced 64 yards offense and three first downs after being out-gained by 168 yards.
## Cam Ward's performance
QB Cam Ward accounted for 37 yards with an interception but improved in second half.
## Second-half comeback
Titans dropped 26 points over final two quarters after 13 consecutive scoreless drives.
## Ward on team mindset
Ward said team mindset didn't change in locker room despite offensive struggles.
## Tate's role in offense
Rookie WR Carnell Tate caught six balls for 70 yards and first NFL touchdown.
## Tate's importance
Tate accounted for 68 percent of Ward's yardage with no other receiver over 22 yards.
## Ward's improvement focus
Ward admitted need to improve daily with offensive plays to clean up.
## Next game against Browns
Titans face Browns next Sunday to win consecutive games for first time since November 2022.
## Key takeaway

Titans beat Colts 26-20 after halftime struggle, with Cam Ward acknowledging offensive issues and need for improvement.